Renowned conductor Aram Gharabekian will be laid to rest in Armenia, the Ministry of Culture news service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.  

As per the news service, at present, Gharabekian’s family is preparing the relevant paperwork to have his body transferred from the US to Armenia. 

It is yet unknown exactly when his body will be brought to Armenia, but, perhaps, this could take place by the end of this week.

An Armenian governmental funeral commission, led by Culture Minister Hasmik Poghosyan, will be set up in connection with Gharabekian’s passing.  

Famous Armenian conductor Aram Gharabekian, who was former Director of the National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia, died suddenly, on January 11 in the United States, at the age of 58.